For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,496 students in 02857, RI.
The top ranked public schools in 02857, RI are Fogarty Memorial, North Scituate School and Ponaganset High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02857 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02857, RI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02857, RI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fogarty Memorial
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
736 Snake Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 568-6211
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 568-6211
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
North Scituate School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46 Institute Lane
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4110
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4110
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Ponaganset High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
137 Anan Wade Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Scituate High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4120
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Ponaganset Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Scituate Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4123
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4123
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02857, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02857, RI include Fogarty Memorial, North Scituate School and Ponaganset High School.
How many public schools are located in 02857?
6 public schools are located in 02857.
What is the racial composition of students in 02857?
02857 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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